"We deliver the healing power of laughter to those who need it most!"

"We bring doses of fun, laughter and imagination to kids with cancer or with chronic illnesses"

"With vintage costuming, ElderHearts enter their reality and they come alive!"

"I love people who can make her laugh, when she doesn’t even want to smile"

"Lev Leytzan shows us how to live fully in every moment"

"Medical clowns make me come to life"

Our mission:

To lift spirits and alleviate suffering through the power of laughter.

Lev Leytzan brings compassionate medical clowning to hospitals, nursing homes, seniors’ centers, special-needs camps, and private homes in the United States and abroad.

Our approach to medical clowning recognizes that each participant—be it a hospitalized child or lonely senior—has experienced unique hardship and suffering that we may never fully know or understand. When Lev Leyztan clowns interact with them in collaborative play, we honor the person and the story behind every smile.

Testimonials

"To some, costume makeup, rubber noses and silly hats are just play things. But when these very items are placed into the adept and skillful hands of Lev Leytzan medical clowns, these objects become more than just an accessory, they transform into powerful remedial tools in an effort to mend and heal emotional, physical, and mental trauma."

—Dr. Neal Goldberg, Founder, Lev Leytzan

"Therapeutic Clowning is a great way to bring cheer and friendship to those who are going through difficult times. It’s a great way to just have fun, be crazy and experience new things all while using this energy for a great cause."

—Talya English

"One time while doing rounds at a hospital, we spent some time with a patient and family. We were all having a great time and the room was filled with laughter as we played music on our instruments. As I watched the mother looking on at her smiling child, I noticed her expression slowly shifted from happy and cheerful to being on the verge of tears. I couldn’t possibly know what she and her family were going through, but I knew that what we were doing was something that was impacting her family’s lives in a positive way."

—Sam Cohen

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